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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores 
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Lighthouse Haunt ~*Marge Tindal*~  Yaquina Bay Light, built 1871 barely open three years, then it's purpose was done Decommissioned in 1874, the beaconing light was to shine no more As a new one was built just a short distance away Yaquina Head Light would now show the way From out across the open sea, a sloop came sailing to shore at the Newport swells Captain asking for accommodations to board his daughter for a fortnight, as she did not fare the sea so well Teen lovely, Muriel Trevenard bid her father farewell setting up chaperoned residence at a local hotel Fell in great favor with others around found friends with quick abound An afternoon outing to the abandoned lighthouse as the teens were just naturally of a curious sort In the explore Muriel seemed withdrawn dropped her lace hanky before they left for home Exclaimed to her smitten companion, Harold Welch, "I must go back to find it by myself." The group was headed home, when stopped with a scream Immediate search for Muriel, she was nowhere to be seen A pool of blood, a lace hanky - that's all found mysteriously abandoned in the lighthouse hall No other trace of her was ever uncovered It's said the place is still haunted with screams of no other The sloop bearing her father did not return Of his daughter's fate, never did he learn Should you happen to venture to the Oregon shore The ghost of Muriel Trevenard may haunt you forevermore *This story poem is as accurate as I could write it based on the historical records of that time period. Lischen M. Miller wrote a 'fictional' story entitled The Haunted Lighthouse It was published in the Pacific Monthly, Vol. 11, 1899 Stories of the lighthouse being haunted have persisted for over a century. Truth or fiction ? You decide. The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse was remodeled and opened in 1996. *A special thanks to Trillium/Betty Lou Hebert for turning me on to the search for this lighthouse history~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Logan Senior Member
since 2001-05-28
Posts 1641Arkansas |
Ahh, tis our night for stories of the past, eh?..funny how we do this from time to time..very gentle smile...enjoyed it, Marge, hugs to you |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
Wow! Great intriguing story. Such a horrible tragic thing, in an architecturally beautiful place. My boss and I were discussing Ghosts at work yesterday! Seems her Mother was visited and gave her such a scare, she was hospitalized! A ball of light/fire floated thru her home and hovered over her Father in his sleep and then left the room and hovered over his Mother in her sleep. Left the house thru the front door leaving the porch swing rocking like a swift wind had rushed through. Truth or fiction, don't have a clue. But something's being seen and heard or felt. Too many accounts around the world. I was chill bumped all day about it. The unexplained will someday have an explaination I hope. Sincerely, Regina |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Wow, never been to Oregon, but maybe one day I will. I'll be sure and check out the lighthouse if I go there some day. Beautiful haunting story. Hugs, Deb |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Good for you! Thank you Betty! Personally, I so enjoy poetry that has included research, for having done some myself, it is not always easy to get all of the facts put down in such a skillful way! BUT...never fear, the pen of Marge is near, and so glad I am of it! Thank you for this! |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Marge: Kudos to you! Great job and beautifully presented. When we were exchanging e-mails, I forgot to tell you that Muriel's lace and blood-stained handkerchief is on display under glass, in the lighthouse. I stood looking at it for some time thinking about the story, which you have vividly brought to life. Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Logan~ *hugs* right back at ya'~ Sometimes the winds of chance blow us into someone else's past. I like that ! RWood~ Thank you so much for your input. Never met a spirit that caused me fear~ but .. have heard of it happening to some. Usually we 'fear' that which we aren't willing to accept~ I accept all possibilities~ BloomingRose~ I've never had the pleasure of being there either, but sure was intrigued by the lighthouses there. Karilea~ Thanks for letting me know of your enjoyment. I always learn ... so much more than I knew~ BettyLou~ You know how much pleasure I got out of researching this one. I thank you so much for the inspire~ *Hmmmmm ! 'Fiction' doesn't leave a blood-stained handkerchief, now does it ? ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Marge- Wow!...and you wonder why I think you're a 'teacher'! LOL This is an incredible story, and you've told it wonderfully. I'm always intrigued by stories of this sort, I really enjoyed reading this.  No...'fiction' doesn't leave a blood-stained handkerchief. Hmmmmmmmm... hugs, ~vicky "...until you have read the verse on his |
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azblond Senior Member
since 1999-07-01
Posts 637The Steamy Desert |
Shiver and chills...I have printed this to add to my library for I have a love of ghost stories and a passion for lighthouses. This will now be on my list of lighthouses to visit...Thank you for leading me there! Let my words fall first upon deaf ears before a closed mind... |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Vicky~ And now ... the challenge gauntlet has been tossed~  Thanks, love. AZBlond~ I am so pleased you enjoyed this. The beacon of intrigue beckons ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Your unsurpassed skill leaves me awestruck and almost (not quite) speechless. Finally fixed :) |
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ParisGrl Senior Member
since 2000-06-01
Posts 610 |
Marge, I love the picture of the lighthouse.  I think its non-fiction. Anyhow, great poem!~Laura~ |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
InterLoper~ My goodness ... what warmly encouraging praise. I thank you dearly. I so enjoyed 'reaching-in' for this one. ParisGrl~ Thank you so much. I think there is 'truth' to the legend also. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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